Job summary Are you a compassionate, Community Nurse looking to make a real impact to young families?
We're seeking a motivated Community Staff Nurse to join our Health Visiting team in Reading.
You'll work alongside our Health Visitors implementing the Healthy Child Programme and enjoy a varied role, finding every day is different!
Your work will include: Providing vital support to families in a variety of community settings, including well baby clinics, developmental review clinics, child health clinics and home visits Working within a multi-disciplinary team across the richly diverse area Advising on health and wellbeing, including for children with complex needs Working with other services to offer integrated care for vulnerable families You'll be part of a supportive team with ongoing training and professional development.
There's the opportunity to get involved in areas you're passionate about.
For example, our community staff nurses champion breastfeeding clinics, support in neonatal units and run our text-based 'Chat Health' service.
There's also the potential to be supported to study the SCPHN course and become a qualified Health Visitor.
Our service operates Mon to Fri from 9 - 5.
We welcome full and part time applications.
Applications are processed as they are received.
We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early!
Main duties of the job Support families within a variety of community settings considering the diverse needs of the community.
Work with the HV team to achieve the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) especially focussing on the antenatal and the 6-8-week postnatal contacts Provide support to families using the Solihull approach model in behaviour management, parenting skills and delivering programmes of care to vulnerable families as identified by the health visitor.
Support breastfeeding and parent infant relationships applying the Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative standards.
Be fully aware and understand of local safeguarding policies and procedures.
Liaise with other agencies and services to provide integrated and cohesive support for children About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust.
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: o Caring for and about you is our top priority o Committed to providing good quality, safe services o Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us.
Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
Free parking across Trust sites Job description Job responsibilities The 'must haves' for this role: A qualified Nurse or Midwife, registered with the NMC A passion for improving outcomes for children and families in the community Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A full valid UK driving license and use of a vehicle For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.
Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have.
Please dont hesitate to call or email Haley Walsh on 07880541538 be delighted to help.
Please note, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Mentor Qualification Continuous Professional Development Essential Willingness to undertake further training and development Evidence of ongoing professional development Previous Experience Desirable Paediatric Experience Community Nursing Experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrates some understanding of Health Visiting Evidence of effective team work Well developed written and oral communication skills Demonstrates an interest in public health and health education Computer literate Willingness to teach students and colleagues Reflective and innovative practitioner Ability to work without direct supervision Ability to work flexibly in order to respond to service needs Desirable Child Protection knowledge Evidence of proactive and innovative practice Leadership qualities Presentation skills Audit knowledge Additional Requirements Essential Car Driver & have access to a car for work purposes The post requires a degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads